At a Banquet honoring the past...
I have a Toast....
(With a goblet of Chimay [It's a fine bier...ok?] in hand and standing with a thick Scottish/Kentucky accent...)
In deed with change and/or growth there is always some element of anguish. Yet, the oracle asks, "how does one react to this lamentation?" I think Dave and Chris acted naturally, positively and quickly - MOVE and Unite after such shock & awe. Both knew the metal scene in Dallas is strong and they would find some top quality muscians there that will share the same goal, dedication and passion! So please please have no fear PoO will be reborn!!
ALL: CHEERS!!!! Bottoms Up!
Now for Alex! Alex has left a positive mark. His skill as a drummer in PoO will alway be remembered - speachless. Ohhh!! Those rich godly gifted patterns, complex and smooth like a fine Belgian bier! Clearly, this is will be a big Kit to fill. We will all be watching for you Alex! Just keep playing those God forsaken drums! Portnoy who???
I say Amen!! ALL: Amen!! Bottoms UP!
As for Chris S. I am not sure what to say. However, I think from my limited point of view this revolution calling will not be what you think it will become. PoO will in time will take the place (if not already) of DT as the house hold name; and may I say Rooms...was/is the pinnical of Prog./Tech. metal with no equal!!! A classic it shale be!! (spoken with authority) Shhhh! Now, Now, I do honestly hope for the best for you Chris S.and in two or three years there won't be any regrets...right? May your road not lead to madness!
ALL: Cheers! Bottoms Up
To. Dave & Chris H. We are behind both of you. We believe in your vision and may the next PoO be over the top and better then Rooms...! Heaver the ax the harder the blade falls!! (by the way will we see Chris H. with a Chapman Stck or a Warr??)
Shhhh...
Wait! Wait! Now for some words from the from the wise regarding the parting of ways! From a Senor old tyme prog. band that has had it's share to difficult times in deed:
"And when you listen with a tear in your eyes
to their hopes and betrayals and your only reply is
Slainte Mhnath!" FIsh - Marillion
"And if you ever come across us don't give us your sympathy
You can buy us a drink and just shake our hands
And you'll recognise by the reflection in our eyes
That deep down inside we're all one and the same,
Cluching at Straws" - Fish - Marillion
Cheers to the past and for the future!!!! All: Bottoms UP! Oops! There is a fly in my bier!!
God Bless
Dave
